midnight blue

"Midnight Blue" by HarperCollins is a captivating historical novel set in Amsterdam in the year 1654. The story follows young widow Catrin, who moves to the vibrant city after the sudden death of her husband to work as a maid for the wealthy Van Nulandt family. In a time when science and art are flourishing during the Dutch Golden Age, Catrin is confronted with a dangerous secret that threatens her new life. When a figure from her past appears, she flees to Delft, where she discovers her passion for painting and has the opportunity to work as a ceramic artist. The emergence of Delft Blue, a new type of ceramic that competes with the coveted Chinese porcelain, is accompanied by tragic twists that force Catrin to make difficult choices. This novel is rich in emotion and provides an impressive backdrop for a story about loss, art, and the search for identity.